McPhaul Suspension Bridge · Photo: Kenneth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Buckshot residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buckshot, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buckshot. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buckshot
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Buckshot
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Buckshot runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Buckshot
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Buckshot, and more people treating it
41.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arizona figure falls outside Buckshot’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Buckshot adults…
Buckshot runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buckshot adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Buckshot
No hospital or community health center in Buckshot itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Buckshot; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Buckshot adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Buckshot adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.3% of Buckshot adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Buckshot and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buckshot adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buckshot
Why doesn’t Buckshot have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buckshot.
What hospital is closest to Buckshot?
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Buckshot’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buckshot?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yuma in Yuma, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buckshot.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.